high voltage
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I'm trying to find out some info on a revolver my Father-In-Law has.
It has a 4" Barrel, marked .38 S&W SPECIAL CTG on one side, SMITH & WESSON on the other. Patent info is on the top of the barrel. The serial #V625732 is on the frame/cylinder/barrel. The letter P is also found on the side of the frame just behind the cylinder, as well as on the cylinder itself. The Revolver itself is in nice condition. The original stocks are missing, in their place are larger target type grips with a thumb rest on the right side. They are marked made in Italy on the inside. From researching on line all I've figured out is that it is a Victory model produced between '40-'45. This gun is finished in nickel. Were any of these produced in nickel? I'm curious because even in areas smoothed down from holster wear there is no sighn of darker metal. Any info on this peice in general (history wise) as well as to how the lack of original grips/nickel finish may affect the value.
Thanks in advance!
It has a 4" Barrel, marked .38 S&W SPECIAL CTG on one side, SMITH & WESSON on the other. Patent info is on the top of the barrel. The serial #V625732 is on the frame/cylinder/barrel. The letter P is also found on the side of the frame just behind the cylinder, as well as on the cylinder itself. The Revolver itself is in nice condition. The original stocks are missing, in their place are larger target type grips with a thumb rest on the right side. They are marked made in Italy on the inside. From researching on line all I've figured out is that it is a Victory model produced between '40-'45. This gun is finished in nickel. Were any of these produced in nickel? I'm curious because even in areas smoothed down from holster wear there is no sighn of darker metal. Any info on this peice in general (history wise) as well as to how the lack of original grips/nickel finish may affect the value.
Thanks in advance!